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A Proper Wife
5 reviewsThe newly married Mr. and Mrs. Darcy visit the Bingleys at Netherfield, but the peace is spoiled by the presence of none other than Caroline Bingley. Short oneshot. COMPLETE.
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A Proper Wife
(#) Ithilwen 2007-06-03
You say "her portion say untouched" but you don't say which her, and that may be important if this is hinting at what I think it's hinting at.
"on purpose,' exlcaimed Elizabeth" (shoots xlc with typo gun)
The quote from Star Trek does break the flow a bit.
"It simply not do to fall ill again" will? would?
Would the scent make her dizzy or sick to her stomach. Women often find that bitter things taste more bitter -- an adaptation against eating toxic things.
"putting a hand on her own stomach" This may be too obvious if you're trying to hold the surprise until the end. Isn't Charlotte supposed to be on her way too?
Ah, poor Bingley. He's too nice to get away from his sister on his own, so Darcy has to invent some plausible reason for them to stay away?
Very nice ending line.Author's response
Nope, I don't say which "her". A deliberate ambiguity, although most would likely attribute it to Jane, since she was the last person referenced and the next to speak.
Typos fixed, thank you!
Quote from Star Trek? I'm not sure what you're referring to, but it wasn't intentional. I'm not even a fan.
Scent of the tea? Perhaps, but it's no guarantee. Pregnant women frequently have different reactions to the same stimuli.
I'm not terribly worried at spoiling the "surprise". It's not a Sherlock Holmes mystery, after all. Part of the whole point would be in the soothing predictability of a happy ending.
Thanks for reading!A Proper Wife
(#) HippieVamp2012 2009-07-21
Awww, so cute. I did truely adore this fic, as one has such a tough time capturing the old language; but you have captured it quite well! I appluad(?)! I hope to find more of you stories of this quality to read!A Proper Wife
(#) nanciellen 2016-10-19
Great story. Love it when Elizabeth gives Caroline her due! Thank you.A Proper Wife
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